Use this map to find your way to a variety of programs, parks, resources, and youth and community spaces across South Portland
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Where can I go?
Scroll down for open hours and more details about each location shown on the map.
How can I get there?
Greater Portland Metro
Click the "get directions" link above to use Google Maps' transit feature to navigate to a place. Or use the Metro's online trip planner to find out which bus will get you where you want to go. Find this and more information about fare and payment options at gpmetro.org.
The Greenbelt Walkway
Walk, bike, or roll along this paved walkway that spans 5.6 miles from Wainwright Recreation Complex all the way to Bug Light Park. Shown as a dashed green line on the map above.
Location details
Mill Creek Park
Mill Creek Park features a large pond and is home to a variety of wildlife such as aquatic birds and the occasional reptile, amphibians and small mammals. Popular seasonal activities include the holiday tree lighting, Winterfest, ice skating, summer concert series, and Art in the Park.
Daily Hours 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Willard Beach
A small sand and pebble beach for swimming and hanging out in the sun. At low tide, tidal pools offer wildlife discovery opportunities. In the summer, there are lifeguard hours, a bathhouse with showers, and a snack bar.
Daily Hours 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Bug Light Park
Large waterfront park with Bug Light lighthouse featuring sweeping views of the city of Portland coast line. Seasonal events include a Kite Festival, Summer Movie Nights, a car show, and a day-long 4th of July celebration culminating with clear views of Portland's fireworks display across the harbor.
Daily Hours 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
South Portland Skatepark
Skate park featuring bowls, rails, ledges, ramps, and street sections.
Daily Hours Sunrise to sunset
Thompson's Point
A local event space that features concerts and a food truck park in the summer, an ice skating rink in the winter, and various community events like Makers’ Markets in the Brick South building.
South Portland Library
The library provides free access to a variety of resources including books, magazines, movies, ebooks, and audio books. Families are also invited to join for free, engaging library programming for all ages.
Hours for Main Library (482 Broadway)
Monday, Friday, & Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday - Thursday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Closed Sunday
Hours for Branch Library (155 Wescott Rd)
Tuesday - Friday 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 pm
Closed Monday & Saturday
Portland Museum of Art
Admission to the art museum is free for all visitors under 21 years old. Features rotating exhibits, film screenings, art talks, lectures, and standing galleries.
Hours
Tuesday - Thursday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fridays 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
free admission for all 4:00 - 8:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Maine Mall
A shopping destination with a food court. The Mall and surrounding areas offer a variety of restaurants and shops where people may find work or spend time with friends.
Hours
Monday - Saturday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Boys and Girls Club
The Boys & Girls Club offers a variety of programs for youth in South Portland including STEM, cooking club, fitness and track & field, art, and technology. Transportation and need based sliding scale options available.
Hours Monday - Friday 2:30 – 6:00 pm
Wainwright Sport Complex
Wainwright complex has several athletic fields for baseball, softball, lacrosse, soccer, hurling and football. In the winter Wainwright has cross country skiing and snowshoeing trails.
Daily Hours Sunrise to sunset
Redbank Community Center & Teen Center
The Redbank Community Center hosts the Teen Center for 6th-12th graders. Register with South Portland Rec for the year and drop in any time during hours. The center has a full sized gym, a kitchen, and an activity room filled with art supplies, foosball, video and other games. Homework help is also available at the start of each afternoon.
Teen Center Hours Monday - Friday 2:15 – 6:00 pm
Other Hours vary with scheduled programming
South Portland Community Center
South Portland Recreation offers seasonal sports leagues, summer camp, creative STEM-based programs and community events—there’s something for everyone. The community center also has a pool. Check the seasonal Rec brochure for current offerings. Several programs are offered on site at the middle school. Scholarships are available for all youth programs.
Hours (Labor Day - Memorial Day)
Monday - Friday 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Summer Hours (Memorial Day - Labor Day)
Monday - Thursday 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday 6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed Saturday & Sunday
Southern Maine Community College
SMCC offers more than 40 academic programs and coursework that high school students may enroll in. The campus is accessible by the greenbelt walkway, walking routes to Spring Point Lighthouse and waterfront views close to Willard Beach.
South Portland Hub
The Hub is a drop-in community space that welcomes all ages to the space. If there is a resource you are looking for, something you need or want to create in the community or neighborhood, or just need a space to hang out, visit the Hub and connect with the Community Builder.
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